Aussie Talent on Show in NYC

Today, talented Sydney Artist, Phoebe Rathmell will be exhibiting in "Peripheral Visions:  Contemporary Art from Australia' held at Garis & Hahn Gallery in Bowery, New York as well as a performance installation at CutLog Art Fair, New York.   She definitely is someone to watch!   

Double Rainbow

As I was working this afternoon there was a strange change of colour that came over the park ... It felt like we were in for a freak hail storm.   So I went outside to check out what was happening and this is what I saw ... A double rainbow - I couldn't believe it!   Never before have I seen one and unfortunately this pic doesn't do it justice - but trust me - it was AMAZING!   Maybe this is a sign that this week will bring double the pot of gold!

The Boathouse

What a gorgeous day ... and I was lucky enough to spend it by the sea.  Absolutely superb!  Here's a taste of what I enjoyed today.   Thanks for a great lunch Balmoral Boathouse x

Black, White and Stunning

  

 

 

For months now, I have been drawn to black (or a very dark grey) and white.  To me, it almost feels slightly sophisticated and yet incredibly relaxing at the same time.   It represents clean and simple living - perfect for both the seaside or in the middle of a busy city.    

Interior designer Pamela Makin from Les Interieurs really knows how to make this palette work.  Her signature style is easily recognisable; with her use of clean lines and a unique knack of adding one off pieces that she sourced from around the world.  Her choice of lighting fixtures are always a stand out- check out the lighting in the bedroom!  Simple, functional and stunning.  

Words: Maria   Pictures: Les Interieurs 

Lest We Forget

Take a minute to watch this ... I felt it was an inspirational way to salute our diggers... 

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, commemorated on 25 April every year to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in the Ottoman Empire during World War 1.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

                                              Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

Lest We Forget

Bug Bug Go Away

For the past fortnight I have been fighting off and on with this lovely flu bug and today I actually feel kinda normal (fingers crossed!!)... mind you I felt like this last week ... and was short lived before it came back again with a vengeance - knocking me flat again.  

The best remedy ... REST (something I at times find extremely difficult to do), lots of sleep, chicken and vegetable soup (special thanks to my sister - the soup was delicious), a good book or an IPAD loaded with movies.

Bedrooms are more than just places of sleep, relaxation and sexual adventures.  They are also a great place to read the Sunday papers with a circling aroma of coffee beans.   Having spent quite a few hours in mine lately, I have come to realise that they also serve as a place of soothing, nurturing and a place where you should feel pampered, cosy and comfortable.   There's nothing like snuggling up with fresh sheets.

So, here's my tip as we come into bug season ... open the window, crank up the stereo, get the vacuum cleaner out and start cleaning and de-cluttering your bedroom like never before.  Ensure fresh linen is at the ready ... get the throws, blankets dry cleaned and treat your pillows and duvets to a couple of hours of sun.

Hate to say it but ... you may also want to check you have enough tissues, vapour rub, aspirin and cold and flu tabs on hand as well!   And if you don't have a sister like mine ... make some chicken and vegetable soup and freeze it for later.

Words: Maria  Pic:  Kara Rosenlund

Wake Up - It's Monday

You know when you hear a voice and you just say, "WOW ... who is that?" (ha ha - I'm sounding like Seal on the Voice!!) ... well that is exactly what I said when I heard Laura Mvula sing Green Garden.   What an invigorating ways to start the week.